1954 Mercury Montclair vs. 2012 BMW X5
To start off, 2012 BMW X5 is newer by 58 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1954 Mercury Montclair. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1954 Mercury Montclair would be higher. At 4,192 cc (8 cylinders), 1954 Mercury Montclair is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 BMW X5 (265 HP @ 4200 RPM) has 107 more horse power than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (158 HP @ 4400 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 should accelerate faster than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Because 2012 BMW X5 is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1954 Mercury Montclair. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 BMW X5 will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 BMW X5 (576 Nm) has 253 more torque (in Nm) than 1954 Mercury Montclair. (323 Nm). This means 2012 BMW X5 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1954 Mercury Montclair.
Compare all specifications:
1954 Mercury Montclair | 2012 BMW X5 | |
Make | Mercury | BMW |
Model | Montclair | X5 |
Year Released | 1954 | 2012 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 4192 cc | 3000 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | V | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 158 HP | 265 HP |
Engine RPM | 4400 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Torque | 323 Nm | 576 Nm |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Drive Type | Rear | AWD |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Length | 5250 mm | 4854 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1950 mm | 1933 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1490 mm | 1775 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2980 mm | 2933 mm |